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Caroline Burke

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Caroline Burke is a news writer for Bustle, covering the 2020 presidential race, the Trump administration, and more. She also covers news related to social issues and movements, the war over abortion, and upcoming or controversial legislation and bills, on both the state and federal levels. Caroline's bylines have also appeared in Marie Claire and The Atlantic. She earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Virginia, and is an MFA candidate at the Bennington Writing Seminars. When she's not refreshing Donald Trump's Twitter accounts, she can be found working on her name, watering her many plants (which are in varying states of decay), and taking obsessive pictures of her two Scottish folds, Pancake and Ophelia. You can find her on Instagram @CaroClaireBurke.

8 Indigenous Rights Groups To Support On Indigenous Peoples' Day This Year

Columbus Day, which commemorates Christopher Columbus' arrival in the Americas, has been recognized as a federal holiday since the 1930s, despite its genocidal roots. But after Berkeley, California renamed Columbus Day as Indigenous Peoples' Day in…
By Caroline Burke

9 Practical Ways To Cut Down On Your Screen Time Every Day

In 2019, just about everyone you know probably has a smartphone. You can't go outside without seeing at least one person looking down at it as they walk, texting while they wait for the subway, or FaceTiming in line for their coffee order. It's easy…
By Caroline Burke

8 Hacks To Try If Blue Light Is Stressing Out Your Eyes

The amount of time you spend staring at your phone or computer screen can feel almost impossible to quantify. In 2019, phones have become virtual extensions of people's hands, which is why it's so important to pay attention to the risks of all that…
By Caroline Burke

How To Delete Old Facebook Posts You Thought Were A Good Idea 5 Years Ago

If you're part of the Millennial generation, your Facebook history might very well reflect over a decade's worth of personal content published online. And when you've been posting on Facebook for that long, it's totally possible that your beliefs,…
By Caroline Burke

This Is The Best Time Of Day To Update Your iPhone

Even though you might not be able to surf your Instagram feed while updating your phone, software updates can really help improve your overall tech experience. And if you spend hours on your phone each day, that's especially true. The only real pain…
By Caroline Burke

If One Of Your Instagram Photos Gets Taken Down, Here Are Your Options

While social media lets people express themselves in countless ways, there are still some rules when it comes to what you can and can't post. This is also true for Instagram, where photos of women's nipples are technically banned and bikini photos…
By Caroline Burke

How To Make Your Voice Heard As The Trump Impeachment Proceedings Begin

The last 24 hours of news have been dominated by conversations about impeachment, understandably so. The formal impeachment inquiry against Donald Trump means that the process has officially begun — but the nation is still far from any sort of…
By Caroline Burke

Our Oceans Bear The Brunt Of Climate Change — Here's How You Can Help Save Them

A new report published by the United Nations reveals how the world's oceans, which absorb 90% of excess heat trapped by greenhouse gases, are bearing the brunt of climate change. And the impacts go far beyond sea creatures. Compiled by over 100…
By Caroline Burke

Trump Impeachment Memes & Tweets Are Taking Over Twitter Right Now

On Tuesday evening, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi made an announcement heard round the world. She confirmed that the House would begin a formal impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump, accusing him of betraying his office and the nation's…
By Caroline Burke

Greta Thunberg Isn't The Only Student Behind The International Climate Crisis Lawsuit

In a speech at the United Nations Climate Action Summit on Monday, a 16-year old climate activist promised that her generation will never forgive today's leaders if they don't take action. Drawing the line, Greta Thunberg filed a climate crisis…
By Caroline Burke

Here's The All-Around Best Time To Post Your Latest Hot Take On Twitter

If you're on Twitter, you've probably endured the specific misery of posting something online only to receive virtually no interaction or acknowledgement from your followers. But there's good news, here: your post might be having engagement issues…
By Caroline Burke

25 Climate Scientists & Experts To Follow On Twitter If You Want To Stay In The Know

Twitter may be the ultimate land of hot takes, cancel culture, and viral memes. But it's also fertile ground for anyone who wants a crash course or ongoing education in a wide number of topics — as long as you know who to follow for what. And if…
By Caroline Burke

While The World Struggles To Define "Climate Refugees," They Have Nowhere To Go

From wildfires to hurricanes, there have been a number of deadly natural disasters across the globe in recent years. And for thousands of people every year, these natural disasters don't just mean a disrupted week or month — they mean a permanent…
By Caroline Burke

Teens Are Pledging Not To Have Kids Until Adults Take The Climate Crisis Seriously

In 2019, the science around climate change is irrefutable. Climate scientists and experts agree dramatic action is necessary to curb carbon emissions in the next decade in order to prevent widespread devastation, from rising sea levels to fatal heat…
By Caroline Burke

How To Argue With A Climate Change Denier In The Most Productive Way

It might be shocking to consider the fact that there are still people who don't believe humans are heavily influencing climate change. But according to a 2018 survey by the Associated Press, approximately 9% of Americans thought climate change…
By Caroline Burke

Your Favorite Excuse For Not Answering Someone’s Texts Will Still Work On The iPhone 11

Apple announced its three new iPhone 11 models on Sept. 10 at an Apple event, and they did not disappoint. The new models, which are the iPhone 11, the iPhone 11 Pro, and the iPhone 11 Pro Max, boast a number of new features and capabilities for…
By Caroline Burke

Here's How Much Longer The iPhone 11 Battery Will Last Compared To Older Models

The new iPhone models are arriving at the end of September, and the hype is real. The Apple event on Tuesday offered up a number of details about the upcoming iPhone 11 models, all of which promise a stronger, faster phone with vastly-improved…
By Caroline Burke

Here's A List Of Every New iPhone 11 Model & How Much They Cost

The Apple event on Tuesday revealed a series of exciting products and services people can expect of the tech behemoth in the coming months, including a new iPad, a number of original Apple TV shows, and the latest iPhone models to hit the market.…
By Caroline Burke

Here's How You Can Make Your Older iPhone Camera Work For You

When you don't have the newest iPhone, it can sometimes feel like all of your tech tools are outdated. For example, Portrait Mode has become so ubiquitous that it almost seems like a shortcoming if you don't have it. For that reason, it's pretty…
By Caroline Burke

Here's Why Facebook Dating Isn't Showing Up For You

Facebook Dating is the newest addition to the dating app universe, and it's got a handful of cool features to try out. Chances are, if you're interested in meeting people on the social media behemoth, you might've tried it out as soon as it…
By Caroline Burke